Find Lawyers in Toronto, Ontario for Intellectual Property Law

Christopher Aide heads Baker McKenzie's Intellectual Property Practice Group in Toronto. He has more than 25 years' experience advising on global trademark and design portfolio management, global brand protection, intellectual property enforcement, licensing and anti-counterfeiting matters. Christopher has co-authored and published the second volume of Markenvertragsrecht (Trademark Contracts Law), as well as numerous articles on various IP topics. He is also a speaker at a wide range of clie...

Armand Benitah is a Partner and Chair of the firm’s Toronto Intellectual Property (IP) Group. He is a lawyer and also a registered patent and trademark agent. Through his broad IP practice, Armand works with clients on all facets of IP, from patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to industrial design and trade secrets. Providing thoughtful, strategic and tailored advice, Armand assists clients through the creation, protection, commercialization, licensing and enforcement of IP. He regular...

Dan Bereskin is a founding partner of Bereskin & Parr LLP. He was appointed King's Counsel in 1982 and a Member of the Order of Canada in 2020 for his leadership in the field of intellectual property law in Canada and abroad. He is the author of The Canadian Law of Unfair Competition, the editor/author of International Trademark Dilution, and of more than fifty papers and articles on various intellectual property law subjects. Dan is a recipient of the INTA President's Award, having serve...

As a skilled litigator and negotiator, Mark Biernacki has helped clients for close to two decades with their intellectual property needs, focusing on litigation and trademark prosecution. Mark’s litigation practice spans all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs, in a variety of subject matter. Clients appreciate his considerable experience in pharmaceutical patent litigation, including under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Co...

Adam Bobker is a partner in the litigation group at Bereskin & Parr with over 25 years of experience. He is also the co-leader of the firm's copyright group. Before his law degree, Adam studied electrical engineering and worked in the GM Car Body Assembly Plant in Oshawa. Adam's practice focuses on contentious matters in all areas of intellectual property. He has significant experience litigating patent, trademark, copyright, and industrial design cases before the Federal Court and Federa...

James Buchan is a partner located in Gowlings' Toronto office. James is a member of the firm's Board of Trustees, as well as a past leader of the firm's National Practice Group for Intellectual Property Litigation and a past co-leader of its National Trademarks Practice Group. As a barrister and solicitor, James' expertise in the IP field is broad-based and extensive, covering a wide range of IP-related contentious and non-contentious matters, including patent, trademark and copyright litigat...

Don is Counsel with Bereskin & Parr LLP and a member of the Litigation, Patents, Trademarks and Copyright & Digital Media practice groups. Don has participated in intellectual property law litigation involving a broad range of technologies and businesses including bio-engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals electromagnetic fields and induction, semiconductor chip fabrication, telecommunications, mechanical devices, and computer databases. He was a senior trial counsel in Canada&rs...

Isi Caulder is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP and Co-Leader of the Artificial Intelligence and Cleantech practice groups. Isi leverages 20 years of patent prosecution experience and deep industry knowledge to guide technology companies through the process of strategically developing, managing and monetizing their IP rights in North America and worldwide. Clients and colleagues note her to be "a friendly, professional and patient lawyer" who is "very responsive and has great communicat...

Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and general IP matters in the areas of pharmaceuticals and other health sciences. She has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. Junyi is a Registered Patent Agent and Registered Trademark Agent in Canada, and has extensive experience in patent and trademark prosecution matters and licensing. Junyi is fluent in Mandarin and has frequently represented Chinese clients in patent...

Jung-Kay Chiu is an intellectual property lawyer based in Toronto and the Canadian national chair of our intellectual property group. He has over 20 years of experience practicing in all areas of intellectual property law, with a focus on intellectual property acquisition, protection and exploitation in the field of biotechnology and medical devices. He has particularly deep expertise in drug delivery, stem cells, precision medicine, diagnostic biomarkers and surgical equipment. He has worked...

Stephanie Chong is a partner with Hoffer Adler LLP, a Toronto boutique firm which focuses on franchising, corporate law, litigation and intellectual property. Stephanie practises exclusively in intellectual property law, with an emphasis on trademark acquisition, management, enforcement and strategy for SMEs and large multi-nationals. Stephanie received her law degree from the University of British Columbia, and later returned to school while working full-time in private practice to obtain he...

Noel Courage is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP and member of the Life Sciences practice group. Noel's practice focuses on the patenting and licensing of biotechnological, chemical and mechanical inventions. He provides opinions on patent validity and infringement issues. He also has experience in regulatory, trademark and copyright law, and provides advice on IP portfolio management strategy. His regulatory work includes advising on data exclusivity, Patent Medicine Prices Review Boar...

Daniel Daniele practises in all areas of intellectual property law, including copyright, trademarks and patents. Mr. Daniele is also a member of the Supreme Court of Canada and appellate advocacy practice team and the recall and crisis management practice team. Mr. Daniele has particular experience in pharmaceutical patent litigation. He has acted for innovative pharmaceutical companies in proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, patent infringement actions...

Gary's practice extends from the prosecution of trademark applications through to litigation of intellectual property rights. He appears in the courts of the Province of Ontario, as well as the Federal Court of Canada and before the Trademark Opposition Board. Gary has thirty years' experience in the intellectual property field. He advises clients in complex licensing issues and has acted as intellectual property counsel in major corporate transactions. Gary is also involved in charitable org...

Mark Evans focusses on providing sophisticated trademark protection, management and counselling services. He represents many of the world's most famous brand owners and personalities, and is widely recognized as one of Canada's leading trademark lawyers. Mark has been honoured as Canada's "Trademark Litigator of the Year" in 2014 and 2015 by Benchmark Canada, and was one of Managing Intellectual Property’s six nominees as Canada’s “Outstanding IP Practitioner” for 2015...

Seasoned trial lawyer and expert in complex infringement disputes. Ryan is recognized by clients and colleagues as a skilled strategist and seasoned litigator in all aspects of IP litigation and dispute resolution. With the ability to understand complex technologies and the related legal issues that arise, Ryan has earned a reputation as a razor-sharp advocate with a pragmatic approach. Whether providing strategic risk-management advice, conducting investigations, or appearing in Court, Ryan ...

Gunars Gaikis is one of Canada’s premier and most experienced life sciences intellectual property litigators. He holds the role of Of Counsel in Smart & Biggar’s Toronto office, and has more than 25 years of experience in the highly specialized field of pharmaceutical patent, trademark and related litigation. He has been described by independent IP lawyers’ reviewers as a “seasoned gladiator”, praised as a “a skilled fighter and lifecycle strategist for...

A partner at the firm since 1999, Kelly Gill is best known for his intellectual property litigation practice, particularly in the areas of trademarks and unfair competition. Kelly is leader of the firm’s Trademarks Group and interim leader of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group. Kelly is ranked as a leading IP lawyer by some of the world’s foremost legal directories, such as the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory , Who’s Who Legal , Chambers Global and the Best Lawyers ...

Christopher A. Guerreiro practises intellectual property dispute resolution and litigation, with an emphasis on patents and issues affecting the life sciences, healthcare, and other high-technology industries. Mr. Guerreiro has spent much of his career working with life sciences innovators. As a litigator and advisor, he focusses on developing dispute-resolution strategies that align with the unique interests and business objectives of clients in this space—whether through litigation or...

Sheldon Hamilton has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading patent litigation lawyers. For close to 20 years, Sheldon has acted as counsel for many of the world’s most innovative companies in relation to commercially significant products. Sheldon has particular experience in pharmaceutical litigation, appearing as both trial and appellate counsel, including in proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. Sheldon has extensive trial experience fo...

Shane is a strategic business adviser who has assisted in the acquisition, licensing, and marketing of some of the world’s most famous trademarks and IP assets. Shane is one of a select few Canadian practitioners recognized for his experience in commercial transactions regarding intellectual property assets and is frequently called upon by brand owners around the world to assist with their international acquisition and licensing plans. Shane has assisted clients with dozens of cross-bor...

An accomplished biochemist with a Ph.D in biochemistry prior to transitioning to patent law, Sally has extensive technical expertise and more than 15 years of experience securing patent protection in the fields of biotechnology, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Sally drafts and prosecutes patent applications in Canada, the United States and internationally. She also directs prosecution in jurisdictions including Europe, China, Japan and Australia, and has provided technical assistance in pharma...

Jim Holloway joined Baker McKenzie immediately after graduating from law school in 1991. He practices mainly in the area of intellectual property — with emphasis on disputes and advocacy — and has extensive experience assisting clients with their outbound legal needs. Jim was formerly a member of the Firm's Global Executive Committee, Global Policy Committee, and served as chair of the North America region. Jim focuses his practice on intellectual property law, particularly in rel...

Scott Jolliffe is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer and trusted adviser in the intellectual property area. He specializes in patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law. In addition to litigation, he works in the areas of licensing and strategic management of intellectual property, technology transfer and product regulation. With over 30 years of experience, Scott continues to serve as senior counsel on numerous landmark intellectual property cases, and as an adviser to businesses i...

Jeffrey Kang helps innovative companies create and execute IP strategies that build value and reduce risk. He also architects and builds IP portfolios, develops IP commercialization strategies, and assists in seeding and cultivating IP culture.Mr. Kang applies his legal, technical, and industry experience to help clients protect their IP by creating strategies aligned with business objectives and designing IP portfolios to target defined outcomes such as strategic partnerships, fundraising, o...

Yoon Kang is a Principal in Smart & Biggar's Toronto office where her practice has focused on patent litigation and prosecution for close to 30 years. Yoon is a leader in the life sciences practice in the firm’s Toronto office. Yoon counsels global pharmaceutical innovators and research institutions on all aspects of patent rights including in small molecules and biologics inventions, and plays a leading role in the firm’s life sciences litigation practice. Yoon has significan...

A pragmatic professional, Peter enjoys a multifaceted intellectual property practice that includes litigation and patent and trademark prosecution. His IP litigation-oriented background guides his creative approach when counselling clients on protecting and managing patent, design and trademark rights. Known for his ability to operate effectively under pressure, Peter runs a practical and client-focused practice, principles he brings with him from spending many years managing an IP boutique l...

Susan J. Keri is a barrister, solicitor, registered trademark agent and partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP. With over 30 years’ experience, she provides clients with strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious matters in the area of trademark law. Susan’s practice extends to all areas of trademark law, including clearance and opinion work, prosecution, opposition, cancellation proceedings, domain name issues, licensing, commercial transactions involving trademark assets,...

James Kosa is a partner at WeirFoulds with a practice focused on information technology and intellectual property law. James offers his clients a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the spectrum of technology issues, including the protection and exploitation of computer and software technology, IT and IP licensing, privacy, security breaches and dispute resolution. James’ depth of experience means that he is able to offer his clients clear, practical and well-rounded advice b...

Scott MacKendrick is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP and a member of its Litigation practice group. Scott is one of a handful of Canadian lawyers recognized for his notable skills in both patent and trademark matters. He creatively brings those skills to bear in complex and challenging disputes; and he focuses on developing effective, client-oriented strategies to get to a successful resolution as efficiently as possible. He has been described by clients, colleagues and adversaries in ...

Anita Nador is a partner in the firm’s Toronto office and a member of the Firm's National Life Sciences Practice Group. She is a lawyer and registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, and a registered Canadian trade-mark agent. Anita’s practice focuses on strategic intellectual property, regulatory and commercialization planning, primarily in the life sciences and chemical areas, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, natural health products, agriculture, foods and med...

Allyson Whyte Nowak practises intellectual property and related litigation, including patent litigation and trade secret litigation, as well as litigation related to copyrights, trademarks and trade libel. She has particular experience in damages actions under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, at both the trial and appellate level, including the Supreme Court where she represented Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies as an intervener in the first app...

Nancy Pei practises exclusively in the field of life sciences (pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, natural health products). She has over 25 years of experience with pharmaceutical patent and related litigation and in providing regulatory advice to clients operating in the life sciences industry. Nancy represents innovative life sciences companies in litigation relating to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and in patent infringement actions. She has represente...

As a patent and trademark lawyer Toronto-based, Mark D. Penner’s practice focuses on all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and strategic use of a wide range of intellectual property assets in Canada and around the world. Acting for a range of clients, from individual inventors, start-ups and other early stage companies to large multinational companies, Mark provides strategic advice in a variety of technology areas, including biotechnology, chemistry, energy, social me...

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Bhupinder Randhawa is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP. He is the leader of the firm’s Electrical & Computer Technology practice group, and co-leader of the Artificial Intelligence practice group. Bhupinder’s practice focuses on patent and technology law, particularly obtaining and leveraging intellectual property rights for technology clients. Bhupinder has prepared and filed patent applications relating to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, neural networks, te...

David Reive is a partner and a national leader in intellectual property at Miller Thomson. David primarily practises intellectual property litigation. He represents clients in all types of IP cases and has litigated patent cases involving diverse technology such as oil field equipment, medical devices, automotive products, software, and pharmaceutical products. He has experience with trademark cases involving food products, footwear, apparel, and benefits programs. David’s expertise and...

Mark Robbins is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP. Mark’s practice focuses on trademarks, copyright, and litigation with an emphasis on trademark protection and enforcement issues including trademark infringement, passing off, and opposition and cancellation proceedings. Mark regularly appears before the Trademarks Opposition Board and in Federal and Ontario court proceedings concerning trademark and copyright matters. He has also been co-counsel in a number of leading trademark ca...

Andrea represents global and domestic owners of brands, technology and the arts in negotiation, transactions, portfolio management and enforcement of copyright, trademarks and patents. Andrea is a recipient of awards from the Law Society of Ontario, Justice (Canada), and McGill University, and has chaired ALAI Toronto, the LSO IP Specialist Certification Committee and IP Year in Review, and Canadian Technion Society (Toronto Chapter). Once again this year, Andrea is ranked by Chambers Global ...

Kevin Sartorio is an intellectual property litigator in Gowling WLG's Toronto office. As a partner with the firm since 2007, Kevin’s expertise is extensive and covers all areas of IP contentious work, including patent, design, trademark, copyright and trade-secret litigation, as well as opposition proceedings before Canada’s Trademark Opposition Board. Kevin has appeared as counsel of record in numerous reported decisions of the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Cour...

John Simpson is known by his clients and peers for his depth of knowledge in trademark and copyright law, for his dedication to client service and for his creative solutions to challenging legal problems. John’s litigation practice focusses on trademark and copyright infringement cases where he has considerable experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of industries. He has appeared on behalf of clients in the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontar...

Joshua Spicer is a partner in Bereskin & Parr LLP's litigation group. His practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property litigation including patent and technology related litigation and disputes over trademark rights and copyright. Joshua has considerable experience as trial counsel spanning all areas of intellectual property in the Federal Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal and in the courts of the Province of Ontario. Joshua has had the opportunity to represent a divers...

Melanie is a partner with Bereskin & Parr. Her practice focuses on drafting and prosecution of applications relating to biologics, diagnostics, biotechnology, food and pharmaceuticals. Melanie offers strategic advice and expertise to her clients, provides validity and freedom to operate opinions and is involved in related patent litigation and licensing. Melanie’s privacy work includes advising organizations on compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, assisting with ...

Biography Managing Partner Emeritus, Stephanie Vaccari leads the Toronto office Intellectual Property Practice Group, Industrial Design and Transactional IP team, and co-leads its IP Portfolio Management and Trademark Enforcement teams. Stephanie also serves as co-chair of Baker McKenzie's Toronto Consumer Goods and Retail Group, the Baker Women's Networking Group, and is spearheading the Toronto office's Luxury and Fashion Group. Stephanie is described as a lawyer who has “complete mas...

Ingrid VanderElst is co-chair of the Ontario region’s Life Sciences group. Regularly assisting clients in the health products and related service industries, Ingrid advises on regulatory and intellectual property issues. Clients include pharmaceutical, natural health product, medical device, cosmetic and food manufacturers, as well as pharmacy and laboratory services providers and agri-business operators. On the regulatory side, Ingrid has assisted clients with product licensing, establ...

Kristin Wall provides strategic legal counsel in all areas of intellectual property law, including patent, trademarks, industrial design and copyright matters. She has extensive experience advising the innovative pharmaceutical and medical device industry in a breadth of complex litigation and administrative proceedings under the Patent Act, Food and Drugs Act, Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, Patented Medicines Regulations, Certificate of Supplementary Protection (CSP) ...

Alexandra Wilbee is a litigator with an emphasis on the healthcare sector, particularly in the areas of professional regulation and liability, and intellectual property, notably pharmaceutical patents and trade-marks. Alexandra practises litigation with an emphasis on the healthcare sector, particularly in the areas of professional regulation and liability, and intellectual property, notably pharmaceutical patents and trade-marks. In the areas of professional regulation and liability, Alexand...

As an intellectual property lawyer and a qualified patent and trademark agent, Anna Wilkinson practises in all areas of intellectual property law, with a focus on the procurement of intellectual property rights. Ms. Wilkinson both manages the Canadian portfolios of global filers and acts for Canadian innovative companies and research institutions. She drafts and prosecutes patent applications for medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and biologics, materials and nanomaterials, packagi...

Urszula Wojtyra is a Principal in Smart & Biggar's Toronto office. When representing innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in patent litigation, Urszula offers a unique ability to tell the story behind highly technical inventions in a clear, concise and convincing way before the courts. Clients benefit from and appreciate the combination of her advanced technical expertise, sharp courtroom advocacy skills and effective long-term strategic planning of their complex liti...

Nick’s legal practice combines extensive experience in strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio development and IP litigation. Nick regularly advises early stage and established businesses in building their IP portfolios and monetizing these assets, with an expertise in business development (drug development, product acquisition and life-cycle management) and negotiating commercial contracts (licensing, manufacturing, development, supply, distribution and marketing a...